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Celebrate Easter With Love, Pray For Nigeria – FCT Handball Association Charges Christians

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5 years ago

April 17, 2022

As Christendom all over the world marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and His Triumphant entrance into heaven, the FCT Handball Association has charged the faithful to use the period for sobber reflection, live in love with one another, and pray for peace in Nigeria.

Chairman, FCT Handball Association Board, Ambassador (Dr) Edward Olutoke in his Easter message on Friday reminded Christians of the essence of the season and called on leaders at all levels to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice as exemplified by Jesus Christ.

Ambassador Olutoke while addressing journalists in Abuja charged Christians to live in peace with one another and pray to God to restore unity and security in the country.

“This is a great moment among the Christian community. In fact, Easter is the definition of Christian faith because all that we do as believers are anchored on His death and resurrection.

“I, therefore, on behalf of the board, appeal to Christians to live in love with one another and pray for Nigeria. We are passing through a lot of difficult challenges as a people and only God can restore our peace and oneness.

“Our political and religious leaders should also imbibe the spirit of sacrifice as exemplified by Jesus Christ who died for our sake. When our leaders realize that power comes from God and lead the people with a fear of the Almighty, Nigeria will be a land of glory, ” he said.

Easter, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary 30 AD.

It is the culmination of the Passion of Jesus, preceded by Lent – a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance.
The 2022 Easter Celebrations will take place this Sunday, April 17.

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Drogba, Amuneke, Eguavoen Lead African Legends’ Arrival in Lagos

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20 hours ago

November 7, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

With just one day to the much-anticipated Legends of Africa Football Game, Ivorian football icon Didier Drogba has arrived in Lagos, joining an impressive assembly of former African internationals already in the city ahead of Sunday’s star-studded encounter.

Drogba’s arrival further heightens anticipation for the game, which will bring together some of the continent’s most celebrated football figures at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.

Also in Lagos are Nigerian football greats Mobi Oparaku, Emmanuel Amuneke, Emmanuel Babayaro, Garba Lawal, Austin Eguavoen and Mutiu Adepoju, alongside other members of the legendary Super Eagles generations of 1994 and 1996.

The African contingent also features distinguished names including Togo’s Emmanuel Adebayor, Senegal’s El-Hadji Diouf, Ghana’s Stephen Appiah and Cameroon’s Rigobert Song, among other former international stars.

The excitement will extend beyond the legends’ reunion, with popular Nigerian entertainers and celebrities preparing for a special Celebrity Match as part of the event. Yhemolee, Sheggz, Jeriq, Teddy A and Charles Okocha are among the personalities set to feature in the celebrity fixture, scheduled to begin at 1:30pm.

The Celebrity Match will form part of a wider programme of activities designed to give fans a full day of football, entertainment and celebration before the main legends’ fixture, which kicks off at 5pm. Gates open at 1:30pm.

Organized by Toptier Sports Management in collaboration with Afreximbank and CANEX as part of CANEX WKND 2026, the game will feature 15 Nigerian legends taking on 13 African icons in a celebration of the players whose achievements helped shape the history of football on the continent.

Beyond the match, the programme includes a football clinic involving 500 young players, entertainment and special recognition for the heroes of African football.

The Legends of Africa Football Game promises a memorable gathering of football royalty, bringing together generations of fans to celebrate the enduring legacy of the continent’s finest players.

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